Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, July 10, 2026
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have died.
The death has occurred of Damian Wrobel, Kennyswell Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Nowa Sol, Poland. Damien passed away on June 27, 2026 at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, following an accident. Predeceased by his son Adrian, parents Zdzislaw and Jadwiga and brother Rafal. Damian will be deeply missed by his loving daughter Nadia and siblings Kamil, Sandra, Justyna, Patricja, Andrew, Robert, Barbara and Wieslawa, extended family, his many friends and work colleagues.
A private cremation has taken place. A Requiem Mass for Damian, in the presence of his ashes, will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 14, at 5pm in St. John's Church, Kilkenny. Damian will be laid to rest in his native Poland at a later date. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Maureen O'Kennedy (née Brennan)
The death has occurred of Maureen O’Kennedy (née Brennan), “Prague”, New Street, Limerick, originally of Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, on July 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. Maureen was taken far too quickly from us and will be terribly missed by her loving family: her devoted husband Brian, heartbroken children Paul, Sinéad and Níamh, her adored grandchildren Rían, Kyle, Jeaic and Lúí, loving daughter-in-law Karen, much loved brothers Billy, Tom and Mike, and sister Katy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many many friends.
Reposing at her home “Prague” New Street, Limerick, (Eircode: V947Y71) on Sunday, July 12, from 3pm to 6pm. Arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue, on Monday, July 13, for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Funeral afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for 3pm Service. Mass will be streamed live here. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, click here to donate online or to Milford Care Centre click here to donate online.
Martin (Murt) Murphy
The death has occurred of Martin (Murt) Murphy, Tullabrin, Johnswell, Kilkenny. Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Adored husband of Margaret (née Darcy) and cherished father of Eilish and Aidan. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, adored grandchildren Hazel, Ava, Emily, Lynn, Grace, Luke and Jack, his brothers John, Thomas, Billy and Ger, sisters Margaret, Kate, Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Liz Murphy and parents-in-law Paddy and Bridie Darcy.
Murt will be reposing in Coady's Funeral Home, Castlecomer, on Friday, July 10, from 5pm, with rosary at 9pm. Funeral mass will take place in St. Brendan's Church, Muckalee on Saturday, July 11, at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.
Patrick (Paddy) Walsh
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Walsh, Old Callan Road, Kilkenny, and formerly of Upper Patrick Street. Paddy, passed away on July 8, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Gabriel's Ward, St. Canice's Hospital. Beloved husband of Breda and much loved father of Lorraine and Kieran. Paddy will be dearly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Mauro, grandchildren Antonio and Angelina, brothers Fintan and Jerry, sisters Mary and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, kind neighbours, friends and in a special way his great friend Dave McGuirk. Paddy is predeceased by his parents Paddy and Mary (née Phelan), brother Michael and parents-in-law Kieran and May Guilfoyle
Reposing in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Friday, July 10, from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Patrick's Church. Funeral afterwards to St. Kieran's Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here: REQUIEM MASS
Elizabeth (Lily) Allen (née Malone)
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lily) Allen (née Malone), Drakelands and formerly of Carricklane, Monaghan and Colchester U.K., peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the excellent care of all the staff at Drakelands House Nursing Home, Kilkenny City. Predeceased by her husband John. Elizabeth will be deeply missed by her sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends in Ireland and U.K. Elizabeth will repose in Shasby’s Funeral Home, Kilkenny City on Friday 10th July 2026 from 5pm concluding with Prayers at 6.30pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, July 11, at 11am followed by a private family cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. For those unable to attend, you may view the Requiem Mass (live only) by clicking here
The death has occurred of Sean (John) Holden, late of 6 Woodland Estate, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully, on July 7, in the care of Borris Lodge, Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Ann. Sean will be deeply missed by his wife and daughters Michelle (Doyle), Breege (Alvarez) and Shauna and his sons in law, Thomas, Sheldon and Shauna's partner Rob along with his adored grandchildren Ava, Faye, Eliza, Liana, Sean Og and Feilim. Sean is pre-deceased by his parents John and Kitty and his brothers Lal and Paddy. He is survived by his brother Jimmy (London) and Betty (Cork) and his brother and sisters in law.
Funeral on Friday, July 10, at Duiske Abbey at11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. CLICK HERE TO VIEW REQUIEM MASS
Gerald (Gerry) Jordan
The death has occurred of Gerald (Gerry) Jordan late of Skough Carrick-on-Suir Co. Kilkenny, who died peacefully on July 8, 2026 at UHW Waterford surrounded by his family. Pre-deceased by his wife Rene, son James, grandchildren John, Graham, Tyrone and Calvin and great granddaughter Beckii, deeply regretted by his loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Gerry will be arriving at St Patrick's Church, Faugheen on Friday, July 10, for requiem mass on arrival at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Andrew (Andy) MacEneaney
The death has occurred of Andrew (Andy) MacEneaney, Auburn Drive, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. Andy passed away on July 7, 2026, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff in the Nore Ward at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Beloved husband of the late Anna and much loved father of Anne and Catherine. Andy will be dearly missed by his loving daughters, brothers Brian and Oliver, sisters Anne and Cecilia, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, kind neighbours and friends. Andy is predeceased by his brothers Peter, Paddy and Bobby.
Requiem Mass on Friday, in St John’s Church, at 10.30am. Funeral afterwards to Foulkstown Cemetery. House is private please. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed here REQUIEM MASS Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Trocaire. DONATIONS
Shirley Kelly
The death has occurred of Shirley Kelly, Ardra, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, July 6, 2026. Daughter of the late George and Ina. Shirley will be sadly missed by her daughter Sarah, sister Georgina, brothers Brendan, Canice, Niall, Finbarr and Cormac. sisters-in-law Mags and Michelle, brother-in-law Joe. niece and nephews Niamh, Donal and Mathew, aunties Chrissy and Sheelagh, cousins and a wide circle of friends. The Kelly family would like to especially thank the Bergin family for the love, kindness, compassion and empathy shown to Shirley in her final years.
Shirley's Funeral Cortége will arrive at the Kilkenny Presbyterian Church (16 New Road, Kilkenny R95 X588) on Friday, July 10, for Funeral Service at 2pm. A private cremation will take place
Maurice (Adrian) Hennessy
The death has occurred of Maurice (Adrian) Hennessy, Revanagh, Coolcullen, Carlow via Kilkenny. Peacefully at his home on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Maurice and Elizabeth, sister Betty and brother John. Beloved husband of Peggie, loving father to Christopher and Stacey, deeply regretted by his daughter-in-law Clare and Stacey’s partner Brian, grandchildren Leah, Sophie, Abi, Michael and Luke, brothers and sisters niece's and nephews relatives and friends.
Reposing in Somers Funeral Home, Bagenalstown on Friday from 3pm to 7pm, with Funeral Prayers at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass will take place in St. Lazerian's Church, Leighlinbridge on Saturday at 11am, followed by Cremation afterwards in Mount Jerome (Victorian Chapel) at 1.45pm. The ceremony can be viewed on: https://www.mountjerome.ie/ No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team. Maurice's family wish to thank the Public Health Nurses, Palliative Care Team, Carers and all who cared for Maurice during his illness.